America’s Legislators Back-to-School Program Begins September 14
Latest News
- New Jersey Part of State Coalitions Awarded RTTT $ to Improve Assessment
- President's Annual Back to School Speech Scheduled for September 14
- NJ Civil Rights Division Says Bullying Suit Can Continue
- Dems Leadership Plan Hearings on RTTT Error
- Governor Delays Release of School Spending Review
- N.J. State Board Vows Continuation of RTTT Reforms and Receives HSPA/AHSA Remediation Plan from Department September 1
- 8 of 9 RTTT Winning Round Two States Host Contentious Gubernatorial Races
- Ok Curriculum Director's Age Bias Allowed to Continue
- Wanted: Nominees for NJPSA Board of Directors
- NJDOE’s Attempt to Garner RTTT Leftovers Unsuccessful
- Hendricks Named Interim Commissioner
- Ed Funding is Top Priority for Parents, Says Poll
- New Jersey 3 Points Short of Getting RTTT $
- Governor Nominates Jack Fornaro to State Board of Education August 23
- Data Collection on Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems Requested by DOE
- Proposed Legislation on Tenure of Superintendents at Odds
- NJ Does Not Get RTTT $
- S.E.C. Charges N.J. With Fraud Over Pension Reporting
- NJDOE Releases Guidance for Opening of Schools
- Public Hearing on Changes to Professional Licensure & Standards as well as Standards and Assessment Code Planned for September 1
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State House Tours Also Available for Students
July 21, 2010
New Jersey's Back to School Program begins September 14. New Jersey legislators make special efforts throughout the year to visit local schools and provide students with personal insights into the value of public service and the lawmaking process. To plan a visit please reach out to NJPSA Government Relations Office at 609-860-1200 who will work with you in planning this important event. For more information on the program, call 609-292-4661.
State House Tours
In addition, there are exciting opportunities for students and their teachers at the New Jersey State House. The Tour Office is now accepting reservations for field trips in the 2010/2011 school year. To schedule a tour or program, call the State House Tour Office at 609-633-2709.
The maximum group size for tours is 50 (includes adults). One chaperone per 10 students is required.
Lunch accommodations are available including a space, within walking distance of the State House, for brown bag lunching. Reservations are required.
Before a visit a group receives a group schedule, map and directions to the State House and parking and entrance information. A materials order form is also provided to request free:
- Activity Books
- Posters
- Guides to the Legislative Process
- Glossaries of Legislative Terms
Additional resources are also available on the website.